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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,041.28, 66,063.92 and 12,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,041.28, 66,063.92 and 12,876.52 is: 19,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,041.28 : 66,063.92 = 12,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,041.28/66,063.92 = 12,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,041.28x = 66,063.92 × 12,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,041.28x = 850,673,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,673,387.16/44,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.36

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